Based on the weigh gain calculation kat Pitter Patter website ni, I should be gaining weight between 11-16 kgs. So masa Aryan dulu terlebih 3 kgs. Oops.How much weight gain is normal during pregnancy?

You are expected to gain approximately 25 – 35 lbs (11 – 16kg) in pregnancy. However, the appropriate weight gain in pregnancy actually depends on your pre pregnancy weight or body mass index.

Body mass index (BMI) = your weight in kg

your height in meter2

For Asians, the BMI are categorized slightly different compared to the Caucasian populations.

BMI

Classification

Risk compared to normal weight

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Underweight

Increased

18.5 – 22.9

Normal

Normal

≥ 23

Overweight

Increased

23 – 24.9

At Risk

High

25 – 29.9

Obese Class I

Severe

≥ 30

Obese Class II

Very High

Table 1: WHO Guidelines on Asian BMI values1

Therefore, depending on your pre pregnancy weight, the ideal expected weight gain in pregnancy is shown below. As you can see the higher your BMI pre pregnancy, the less weight you should be gaining during pregnancy.

Pre Pregnancy BMI

Expected weight gain in pregnancy (in lbs)

Underweight

25 – 37

Normal

25 – 35

Overweight

15 – 25

* 1 kg = 2.2 lb

The expected rate of weight gain throughout pregnancy also depends on your BMI: